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George Mason researchers Maryam Parsa and Giorgio Ascoli are leading a Department of Energy-funded project to make AI dramatically more efficient by mimicking the brain’s computing strategies. Discover more about their research.

Abbey Lane Named A-10 Pitcher of the Week

Softball pitcher Abbey Lane was named Atlantic 10 Pitcher of the Week after delivering dominant performances for the Patriots. Learn more.

The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

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Events

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Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey

Sunday, March 29, at 5 pm.
Information and tickets

Around Campus

March 22-27: Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. View the full schedule.
March 23-27: Science Careers Week, Learn more in Handshake
March 27: Mason Dance Company Gala Concert, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
March 29: Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey, 5 p.m., Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
March 30: Big Band Showdown, 8 p.m., Fairfax Campus, Center for the Arts
April 2: Giving Day, Information

George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)

March 21: Men's tennis vs. Boston University, 2 p.m.
March 22: Women's rowing, Georges Cup, all day (Fairfax Station)
March 22: Men's and women's tennis vs. Wagner College, 2 p.m.
March 24: Baseball vs. Longwood, 3 p.m.
March 25: Softball vs. JMU, 3 p.m.
March 27: Men's tennis vs. Richmond, noon
March 27: Men's volleyball vs. Saint Francis, 6 p.m.

View the complete Athletics schedule and results.